Eve has just returned from a trip to Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia and Greece. She shares her thoughts on a fascinating, beautiful region whose climb out of fascism and sectarian warfare is still in progress. Why would someone look fondly back at communism? Is Croatia going the way of Poland in whitewashing Holocaust horrors? Where have all the Jews gone?

Whitewater rafting and never-ending forests; disturbing narratives and the Sarajevo Hagadah. The first in a series on Eastern Europe.

Professor Erez Ben Yosef of Tel Aviv University heads the Timna Excavation in the Arava Valley. He speaks with Eve about one of the lesser known aspects of the field of archaeological dating; an interdisciplinary realm that includes measuring geomagnetic intensity over the ages. Studying fired materials from Israel, specifically the age of the monarchies of David and Solomon, has provided a wealth of information not available anywhere else on the globe. Iron Age spikes are not what you think. There’s still so much to be learned and Israeli archaeologists are at the top of the (not only slag) heap.

Is the modern version of tikkun olam really what the sages meant or has it been co-opted to play into a ‘liberal’ political and social agenda? Jonathan Neumann raises the question and many others in his newly published book ‘To Heal The World’.

He and Eve discuss the idea that traditional Judaism has been corrupted by the Jewish Left and how and why that happened. It influenced the Obama administration’s attitude towards Israel, has changed campus life and to a great degree what’s considered ‘PC’. Insidious destroyers of Western society or simply naive do-gooders? You decide.

It’s been a busy time for Eve; guiding the Land, learning Tanach and keeping tabs on political developments and the security situation. She free associates on the Sin of the ‘Tourists’, Birthright, the Nation State legislation, the Garden of Eden, feminism, Masada, motherhood, miracles and how camels urinate. Yup, eclectic as always and mind, heart and soul a proud Israeli Jewess.
Rav Benny Lau wraps up the show speaking with Eve on the new cycle of the 929 Tanach program, now in English.
Learn, Question. Think. Act. For all those fasting, it should be easy and meaningful.

In November 2016 over 2000 paintings and 40 years of work were destroyed by fire in Moshav Beit Meir. World reknown artist Yoram Raanan and his wife Meira speak with Eve about the studio’s loss, their acceptance of the devastating event and the deep connection to God, Torah, Israel and Judaism that defines their lives and life’s work. A book of Yoram’s prints on the weekly Torah portions has now been published with commentary by Meira, as a visual encounter with the Jewish Bible. A magnificent book and a meaningful talk about true faith with an enormously talented painter who is continuing to create despite a heartbreaking setback.

On July 3rd Eve was at the Knesset, invited to a special meeting of the Victory Caucus on the subject of ’25 Years since Oslo, Time for New Thinking’. She recorded Stuart Force, father of Taylor z”l, whose murder by Arab terrorists galvanized the “stop pay to slay” legislation in both Israel and the US. MidEast Forum director Daniel Pipes also spoke, as well as Arab Hevron community leader Ashraf Jabari and others. Eve then sat down with Gregg Roman of the MidEast Forum to hear details of the joint US-Israel program, years in the making, to end incentives for terror and perhaps finally, bring some real peace to the area between the Jordan River and the Sea.

Tami Zilbershein was expecting her 6th child when she and nearly 10,000 Jews were expelled from their homes in Gush Katif and the Northern Shomron in the summer of 2005. Her community, Netzarim, split into 2, and she has rebuilt her life in Ariel, the capital of the Shomron. Her group, who only recently moved into real homes, have devoted themselves to strengthening Israeli society with Torah studies, programs for at risk youth and aiding needy families. She speaks with Eve of the challenges and opportunities that have accompanied the last 13 years and the ever-present faith in our people’s mission that carries them through. Ilai Feldman, the manager of the community projects, shares his vision and enthusiasm for this core group who have inspired many families to join.

Tammuz is about choices, and we have precedents of mistaken ones. Do we learn from them- or repeat them?

Taking advantage of special access afforded them by the Israeli authorities for worship of the Ramadan holiday, Muslims on the Temple Mount desecrated and stole protected archaeological remains last week. Eve speaks with pre-eminent archaeologist Dr. Gabi Barkay about this incredibly sensitive and sacred site. He and Tzachi Dvira, who brought the latest travesty to the media’s attention, co-direct the Temple Mount Sifting Project to salvage remains of a massive illegal dumping nearly 20 years ago. Why does this unconscionable behavior continue- and how is it relevant to those of us who respect all history and civilizations?

On February 8, 2015, Eve was privileged to interview the late Charles Krauthammer, and is now re-airing their conversation. The passing a few days ago of this great columnist and political commentator has left a void, in our world of partisan and even fake news, of honesty, decency and brilliance. A man who valued true liberalism and democracy, loved America and was an ardent Zionist, Krauthammer, a rare and precious voice and by all accounts, a true gentleman and mensch, will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

Already on Broadway for a few years, ‘Soul Doctor, Journey of a Rockstar Rabbi’ has now come to Jerusalem with a great cast. Based on the life of the late Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the fantastically choreographed musical focuses on his unique contribution to the Jewish world, setting psalms and prayers to music in a way that revolutionized worship and birthed an entire genre of ‘minyanim’. Eve interviews Marc Zell, who plays Shlomo’s father in the show and gives behind the scenes insights into their relationship, the production and the other actors, some of whom are heading for the stars. The Holocaust, the 60’s, Israel and the “High Priestess of Soul” Nina Simone all played a role in the life of this charismatic, controversial trail blazer whose life’s work continues to resonate decades after his passing.